#danny-rohl

#danny-rohl

Image source, SNS An Old Firm semi-final is rarely a tepid affair and the Scottish League Cup final-four meeting between Celtic and Rangers did not disappoint. Celtic won 3-1 against 10-man Rangers after extra time to advance to the final against St Mirren - but there were wider narratives at play at Hampden for both clubs. Martin O'Neill is back as a caretaker manager at Celtic, and the win naturally increased thoughts - not least by the man himself - of the icon staying longer.

Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl is favourite for the Rangers job but ex-West Ham boss Graham Potter has also been contacted - although there has not yet been a formal interview. (Daily Record), external Or, Potter might in fact be out of the equation - but ex-Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna and former Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick are in the running for Rangers. (The Herald), external

Liverpool legend Gerrard was heavily linked with a return to Glasgow, where he was the last manager to lead the Gers to the Scottish Premiership title before taking up his first Premier League role at Aston Villa. Gerrard has been in the headlines after a candid podcast interview with former England teammate Rio Ferdinand but his next job will not be a shock reunion with Rangers after all.

Danny Rohl's ambition to move up in coaching has hit roadblocks, with failed talks with Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig leaving his future uncertain.